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The Koli community, led by Lacchappa Jamadar, is demanding mandatory registration and auditing of RSS in Kalaburagi. Protestors support Home Minister Priyank Kharge’s push for transparency.

Priyank Kharge states that the RSS has not yet replied to his letter.

F.H. Jakkappanavar alleges that RSS and BJP have conspired to delete voter names during SIR in 97 Assembly segments where Congress is likely to win. The claim focuses on potential manipulation of voter rolls in these segments.

RSS top brass will attend a three-day meeting in Belagavi starting Friday, with Mohan Bhagwat and Dattatreya Hosabale among the participants.

Congress leader Aradhana Misra criticizes RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale's statement on the Ram temple donation case, calling it 'crocodile tears'. She questions the silence of agencies regarding 'big thieves' in the case.

The RSS has labeled the Ram temple donation theft incident as 'unfortunate' and called for patience and strict action against those found guilty. RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale emphasized the need for strict punishment for perpetrators identified in the investigation.

KPCC chief accuses BJP and RSS leaders of looting donations at the Ram Temple. Congress stated it would have no objection to RSS if it accepted the Constitution, tricolour, democracy, and Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of equal respect for all religions.

A court rejected Priyank’s defamation claim against an RSS member. The ruling dismisses the legal action brought by Priyank against the individual affiliated with the RSS.

Priyank Kharge has vowed to pursue legal action and reiterated his demand for the registration of the RSS following a court summons in Bengaluru. He questioned the source of the RSS's donations, the management of its accounts, and the beneficiaries and losers involved.

Raj Thackeray, chief of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, demands an IPS officer to resign from service and join the RSS or BJP if they wish to publicly express affection for the Sangh. He states that such public expressions should either remain private or be accompanied by resignation from government service.

Champat Rai, an RSS pracharak, has become central to a controversy over the Ram temple donation amid corruption allegations and rumors of his resignation from the temple trust. The article highlights his sudden public scrutiny despite a long history of behind-the-scenes organizing.

B.K. Hariprasad, KPCC President, stated that Congress supports Special Intensive Revision (SIR) but opposes a conspiracy by RSS and BJP to remove genuine voters' names. The party is against the alleged plot by the two organizations.

Dalit organisations are protesting and condemning BJP remarks against Priyank Kharge. They accuse BJP leaders of making personal attacks and issuing threatening statements against the Minister for his RSS-related queries.

Indira Gandhi declared a 21-month Emergency in India, during which Mujibur Rahman of Bangladesh was assassinated. Geopolitical events included a CIA-backed coup in Chile, an Arab oil embargo favoring the USSR, and student movements in Gujarat and Bihar led by Jaiprakash Narayan. A court ordered Gandhi's removal over an election rally charge, and Ziaul Haq later staged a coup in Pakistan.

Dalit leaders have criticized Jigajinagi's statement regarding Priyank Kharge and the RSS.

Priyank Kharge's remark on RSS raises questions about its legal personality. The Karnataka Home Minister has inquired into the RSS's registration, organization structure, funding, donations, and functioning.

Three individuals were arrested following an attack on an RSS office in Ranchi. Police filed an FIR under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Explosive Substances Act, 1908, and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967.

Two individuals were arrested for hurling petrol bombs at an RSS office in Ranchi, Jharkhand. They were apprehended in Lohardaga district on June 17, and a car used in the incident was seized by police.

Siddalinga Swami criticizes Revoor for a remark regarding Qamar-ul-Islam. He challenges Revoor to respond to Priyank Kharge's questions about RSS registration.

Shettar criticizes Priyank Kharge's statement on RSS as incompetent. A BJP MP claims the RSS is registered in the hearts of the people.

BJP MP Ramesh Jigajinagi accused Priyank Kharge of lacking the intellectual capacity to manage the Home Ministry and advised him to focus on his responsibilities and avoid the RSS.

The Jharkhand BJP has condemned an attack on an RSS office in Ranchi involving a petrol bomb. Police have stated that CCTV footage has captured the incident and are seeking a swift investigation.

RSS alleges a petrol bomb attack at its Ranchi office. Parts of two glass bottles were found at the scene, and a Forensic Science Laboratory team has been dispatched to analyze their contents, according to Ranchi SSP Rakesh Ranjan.

Former minister K S Eshwarappa criticizes Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge for RSS-related queries, challenging him to take legal action against RSS as Home Minister rather than raise questions.

Chhattisgarh state schools have made Hindu prayers mandatory during morning assemblies, including the national anthem, national song, Deep Mantra, Saraswati Vandana, and Guru Mantra. The Congress party accuses the government of imposing an RSS agenda through this directive.

Priyank Kharge accused RSS of being inconsistent in responding to document requests, stating that while RSS defends asking for documents under SIR, it becomes 'jittery' when the Karnataka government seeks similar documents.

Kerala’s Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi criticises the Centre’s constitution of a panel to study demographic changes, stating its framework is based on political speeches by individuals including RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.

Yathindra Siddaramaiah stated that the nation and Hindu religion cannot be equated with the RSS. The statement highlights a clear distinction between these entities.

Priyank Kharge's criticism of the RSS is viewed as an effort by the Congress party to shift political discourse to ideological issues, aiming to counter the BJP. The move is intended to consolidate the party's support base and address criticisms against the Karnataka government.

The Karnataka government has requested RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to send representatives to clarify the legal registration status of the organization. Home Minister Priyank Kharge cited a 2025-2026 report from the RSS's Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha, highlighting the organization's significant presence in Karnataka with 4,127 daily shakhas, 1,389 weekly milans, and 60 monthly mandalis.

Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Parishad criticizes Kerala Vice-Chancellors for attending a programme of an RSS chief, warning that such associations may undermine constitutional values like secularism and pluralism. The organization highlights concerns about unease among students and the public due to university leaders' ties with groups aligned to majoritarian ideologies.

A year after the May 2025 conflict, India-Pakistan relations remain frozen with no progress in dialogue. Disputes over water and Kashmir persist, and India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, leading to heightened tensions. Speculation about renewed talks faded quickly, and bilateral relations remain at a historic low.

A Minister has stated that venture capitalists (VCs) attending an RSS event is unacceptable.

Vice-Chancellors of three universities in Kerala attended an RSS event in Thiruvananthapuram on June 13, leading to sharp criticism. The participants included KUHS V-C Mohanan Kunnummal, MG University V-C in-charge Mavoothu D., and Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University V-C in-charge C.R. Prasad.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat supports dialogue with Pakistan and emphasizes the focus on people. He notes an undercurrent of anti-Pakistan sentiment and opposition to the two-nation theory, suggesting coexistence was better.

Mohan Bhagwat stated that the RSS is working to strengthen Hindu society. The article highlights the RSS's efforts in this regard.

Two persons were arrested for pelting stones on a train carrying RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat near Firozabad station in the Prayagraj division on June 11 at around 7:20 p.m.

RSS’s labour union emphasized social security coverage and AI concerns at the ILO conference. The RSS leader noted that global unemployment remains stable at 4.9%, with over 400 million people affected by job gaps.

Vijayendra stated that attacking RSS may generate headlines but does not contribute to development, as conveyed to the Home Minister.

RSS is experiencing a resurgence as AI agents begin utilizing it for content consumption. The article, hosted on Julien Reszka's blog, discusses this trend and includes Hacker News comments for discussion.